The FAQ
What makes VALEO Photography different from other luxury wedding photographers?
VALEO Photography is led by Nicole Adehi, a Nigerian-born, Canada-based photographer with over a decade of experience and 300+ weddings photographed across Nigeria, Canada, and the United States. VALEO specializes specifically in weddings, multicultural celebrations, and luxury destination weddings — bringing cultural fluency and editorial precision to every celebration. Nicole is an award-winning photographer featured on Adorama TV and a board member of Africa Destination Celebrations.
Where are you based and where do you travel to?
VALEO Photography is based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and serves couples across the Greater Toronto Area. We are available for destination travel worldwide including Nigeria , the United States, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, and Europe.
How much does VALEO Photography charge for a wedding?
Wedding photography with VALEO begins at $8,000 CAD. Packages are tailored to the scope and location of your celebration. Multi-day Nigerian traditional and white wedding combinations are quoted individually. Contact us to receive a custom proposal.
How far in advance should we book?
Luxury wedding dates book quickly, particularly for peak season (May through October) and destination weddings requiring international travel. We recommend reaching out at minimum six to twelve months before your wedding date. Nigerian diaspora couples planning celebrations across two countries should book even earlier to coordinate travel logistics.
Do you have a team?
We are a team of 6 photographers including Nicole- the Head photographer.
What is your photography style?
VALEO's style is documentary in approach and editorial in execution — natural, emotionally honest, and visually refined. Images are warm, clean, and timeless. No heavy filters, no posed stiffness. Every gallery tells the full story of your day exactly as it happened.
HOW DO WE BOOK A SESSION
Begin by submitting an inquiry through the contact form below. Include your wedding date, location, and a brief description of your celebration.A member of the team Jonah will respond within 24 hours to schedule a consultation call.
Do you shoot both the traditional and white wedding?
Yes. Multi-day coverage for both the traditional ceremony and the white wedding is available under the Luxe Experience package. This is our most popular option for Nigerian and multicultural couples celebrating across multiple days.
How long does it take to receive our photos?
Sneak peeks are delivered within 48 hours of your wedding day. Full galleries are delivered within six to eight weeks. Rush delivery options are available on request.
WHAT DO WE NEED FOR A SESSION?
The best vibes.
Haha but really, what makes a great session is the intention and detail. When everything is right- outfit, hair, makeup and the moments, everything else is easy.
HOW much time do you need to shoot?
For portraits sessions, between 1-2hours.
For weddings, 30minutes to an hour.